prince's-plume
- noun
- /ˈprɪnsɪz plum/
- US
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pluma del príncipe
- The gardener planted prince's-plume along the edge of the greenhouse for its vibrant red flowers.
Examples
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Local farmers sometimes harvest the seeds of prince's-plume to use as a cereal.
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In its native habitat, prince's-plume can grow up to two meters tall.
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The garden was filled with beautiful prince's-plume flowers.
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Did you see the prince's-plume at the botanical garden?
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The gardener planted prince's-plume in the flower bed to attract more butterflies.
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During the summer, the bright red flowers of prince's-plume add color to the garden.
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In many tropical gardens, prince's-plume is favored for its striking appearance and ease of care.
Synonyms
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A tall garden plant with long colorful flower spikes
A tall tropical plant with hairy stems and long red flower spikes whose seeds are used like cereal
A tall tropical plant with long red flower spikes and edible seeds
A tall plant with purple leaves and red flower spikes whose seeds people eat
A tall plant with red flowers and edible leaves and seeds
A tall tropical plant with long red flower spikes and purple leaves whose seeds are eaten as cereal
A tall plant with red flower spikes whose leaves people eat and whose seeds people use for food
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Prince's-plume comes from plume meaning 'feather' and prince, because its tall red flower spikes look like a noble's feather and gardeners grow it both for its beauty and for its seeds. So the name links the plant's proud, showy look with its use as an ornamental and a food source.